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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 97.13 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 97.13 and 43.16 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 97.13 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/97.13 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 97.13 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 4,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191.43/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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